As if that wasn’t a big enough kick to the nether regions, the Cougars also lost backup Cotton Turner to a season-ending clavicle injury suffered in the same game.

“I am very disappointed for both these young men,” Sumlin said. “It’s hard to see them hurting right now. They both are a big part of this team and wanted to be contributors to its success this season. I think they can still do that with their off-field leadership.”

With both Keenum and Turner officially done for the season, the keys to Houston’s high-powered offense will likely be handed over to true freshman Terrance Broadway.

Broadway completed 5-of-8 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown after the first two players ahead of him on the depth chart went down Saturday.

According to reports, Houston will look into a medical redshirt for Keenum.

6 Responses to “Houston, we have a major problem: Keenum, his backup out for the season”

Florida727 says:Sep 20, 2010 8:48 AM

I’m not a Houston fan, but I really wanted to see Keenum play this year. I know part of his success might be because of the “system” they run, but this guy’s incredible. Sure hope they give him the medical redshirt. He deserves a chance to compete for a Heisman and see if his game translates to the NFL. He’s done a lot for that program.

red4skins says:Sep 20, 2010 10:56 AM

How is he more “incredible” than Kliff Kingsbury, BJ Symons, Graham Harrell, Taylor Potts, Timmy Chang, Colt Brennan… Although I agree with your last two sentences, he’s the same as these guys.